Goyojo Electric Surfboard Review: Speed, Thrills, and Trade-Offs

Initial Thoughts on the Goyojo

Out of the box, the Goyojo looks and feels familiar—because the design closely mirrors JetSurf. On the water, the ride is a joy: immediate shove off the line, easy speed, and a locked-in carve when you load the rail. The tethered remote is unusual but useful; you can “post” off the line for stability or pull into turns for extra bite. For context, our team has tested and ranked the major e-surf platforms in our market roundup, so the comparisons below come from side-by-side riding, not spec sheets.

Feature & Performance Breakdown

Speed & Power

The two-mode layout keeps things simple. Slow mode is friendly for first launches and crowded areas; Fast mode delivers the bang-for-buck grin. In outright shove, Goyojo sits in the same neighborhood as the JetSurf Electric we reviewed—quick to plane and plenty of top end for most riders—though JetSurf’s overall kit feels more polished.

Control, Carving & the Tethered Remote

That leash isn’t just a safety line—it’s a control tool. Pulling the tether subtly steadies the board when you’re about to blow a carve or when you’re recovering from a bobble. The catch: regular-foot riders must throttle with the left hand. In flat water it’s fine; in short-period chop it can be clumsy until muscle memory builds. If you want a more trick-friendly feel, look for compact shapes with progressive rocker and firm rail bite; Goyojo’s strength is fast, confidence-building carves rather than park-style flickiness.

Handling, Setup & Portability

On land, weight is the tax. The battery demands two hands, and the full rig is a trudge from car to shoreline. In water the mass disappears once planing, but dock starts are easier than deep-water pop-ups for bigger riders in waves. The screw-in fin system is secure yet slow; many rivals now use quicker tool-less mounts. If rapid setup is a priority, Awake’s RÄVIK 3 has one of the cleaner, more user-friendly kits we’ve tested.

Reliability Notes (Full-Speed Cut-Outs)

I experienced intermittent hard shut-offs at full speed. The fix was pulling both kill switches (controller and battery magnet), waiting ~a minute, and restarting. This never happened in Slow mode, which hints at a battery/electronics protection trigger rather than a chronic fault. It’s not every ride—but when you’re charging hard, it’s annoying.

Battery & Range: What to Expect

Charging time is on the long side, but reasonable for the capacity and ride length you get. The bigger issue is the battery gauge under load: once you’re ripping in Fast mode, the on-deck display can plunge to one or two bars, making it feel like you’re about to run dry. Stop or slow down, and the reading rebounds to a more accurate state of charge. Practical takeaway: budget brief “check-ins” mid-session, especially on long out-and-backs. The board does include a low-battery save mode (around 10%) that limits power so you can limp home. Smart riders will keep land within a comfortable return distance before the limiter kicks in. For comparison, top-tier boards like Awake RÄVIK 3 bake in refined battery ecosystems and smoother power delivery, which help reduce range anxiety in chop.

How the Goyojo Compares to Boards We’ve Tested

Prefer race-bred handling and a wired handle? Your muscle memory from JetSurf Electric will transfer almost 1:1—Goyojo feels familiar in stance and carve, just with fewer premium touches in accessories and transport. Want maximum refinement and tool-less convenience? Awake RÄVIK 3 remains our smoothest “cruise fast, turn wide” platform. For the big-picture market view and where each board lands on performance-per-dollar, see our Best Electric & Motorized Surfboards roundup—we’ve ridden and reviewed the major players, so these comparisons are grounded in real water time.

Accessories

• Tri-fin set (center fin: small or large; two side fins)
• Adjustable foot pockets (regular/goofy)
• Tethered remote with safety pull
• Factory tool kit for fins/fasteners

Price/Quality Ratio

The value proposition is clear: performance that punches above its class with speed and carving that mimic costlier boards. The trade-offs—weight, screw-in fins, occasional cut-outs, and a fussy under-load battery gauge—are the price of entry. If your priority is maximum polish, you’ll feel the corners cut. If you want high-octane sessions without paying top-shelf money, this is compelling. For context on how brands like Awake and JetSurf price and package their systems, our roundup lays the field out side by side.

Do We Recommend the Goyojo Electric Surfboard?

Yes—with clear caveats. It’s fast, fun, and confidence-building once you’re moving. Plan for heavier carries, slower setups, and battery management habits, and you’ll have a great time. Riders who demand seamless reliability and tool-less convenience should look higher up the food chain (Awake and JetSurf are natural comparisons from our testing). Final takeaway: a legitimately thrilling ride that opens the door to powered surfboarding—just arrive with realistic expectations and a smart battery plan.